1996 Porsche 993 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Porsche | Wartburg |
| Model | 993 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
